The August Birthstones are the Peridot and Sardonyx. The peridot symbolizes strength. It is sometimes called the evening emerald for its light green color. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares. Peridot is called the traditional birthstone of August. Sardonyx is considered the secondary birthstone of August.
August Zodiac Signs
Month of August Zodiac Signs are Leo(until August 22) and Virgo(from August 23 onwards).
Leo (July 23 - August 21) Like the ruler of the jungle Leos are natural born leaders. Main qualities that make a great leader are being brave and headstrong. However Leos also can be loving and generous. To combine these qualities and finding balance is of great importance to Leos. Leos are compatible with: other Leo as well as Libra, Sagittarius, Cancer, and Gemini.
Virgo (August 22 - September 22) People born into the star sign Virgo are perfectionists. Having a goog memorie and great social instincts are big qualities of Virgo. Organization and planning comes very easy to Virgos. This is also the reason why working in teams as a project manager or even a normal team member feels like a great time to them. Virgo are compatible with: other Virgos as well as Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus and Cancer.
August Birth Flowers
Month of August flower is the Gladiolus or Sword Lily. It blooms in a variety of colours like red, pink, white, yellow and orange. This birth flower stands for sincerity and symbolises strength of character. With Gladiolus, the recipient's heart is being pierced with love. The other August flower is the poppy. A red poppy signifies pleasure, a white poppy is given for consolation, and a yellow poppy wishes wealth and success.
Strength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance and Infatuation. This long lasting August Birth Flower Gladiolus comes in a variety of colours.
Historical Events for August, 1955
7th » Sony named Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, the precursor to Sony, sells its first transistor radios in Japan.
19th » In the Northeast United States, severe flooding caused by Hurricane Diane, claims 200 lives.
20th » In Morocco, a force of Berber people known as Berbers from the Atlas Mountains region of Algeria raid two rural settlements and kill 77 France known as French nationals.
28th » African American or Black teenager Emmett Till is brutally murdered in Mississippi, galvanizing the nascent American Civil Rights Movement.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1955
1st » Trevor Berbick, Jamaican-Canadian boxer (d. 2006)
20th » Danny Murphy (actor) called Danny Murphy, American actor (d. 2014)
20th » Janet Royall, Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, English politician, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
22nd » Chiranjeevi, Indian actor, producer, and politician
22nd » Gordon Liu, Chinese martial artist and actor
24th » Mike Huckabee, American minister and politician, 44th Governor of Arkansas
25th » John McGeoch, Scottish guitarist (Magazine (band) known as Magazine, Visage, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Public Image Ltd, and The Armoury Show) (d. 2004)
25th » Gerd Müller (politician) called Gerd Müller, German politician
26th » Ian Dejardin, English historian and curator